Topeka, Kan. (KSNT) – BNSF is eliminating 28 jobs from its Topeka operations amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the company confirmed Wednesday. The railroad said the layoffs are because of “changing business conditions and projected lower demand for rail cars to ship commodities.” The railroad has notified the employees and offered transfers to other locations inside […]
HAYS, Kan. (KSNT) – Fort Hays State University announced a plan Tuesday morning that would allow campus to reopen for face-to-face classes during the fall semester. University President Tisa Mason said while there is no timeline, they are implementing five guiding principles to reopen, including: Prioritizing the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman are holding their news conference to discuss coronavirus updates in the state. As of Wednesday morning, the state is reporting 5,734 positive cases and 144 deaths. Watch live in the video player below or CLICK HERE.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – All lanes on U.S. Highway 24 have reopened after a woman and two children crashed Wednesday afternoon around 12:00. Kiersten McKay of Lawrence was driving eastbound on U.S. Highway 24 with two children in the back seat of her car. Troopers said witnesses saw McKay try to pass a vehicle […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Zoo is pushing back the opening of “Kay’s Garden“, a new Japanese garden and events center, to later this summer. The garden was originally expected to open around July 4. While coronavirus has changed some of the construction process, Zoo Director Brendan Wiley said it was actually the weather that […]
You may not be able to find your favorite type of meat on the selves of your local grocery store or in your favorite restaurant.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Advisors Excel donated thousands of dollars from its Topeka Strong campaign to help displaced workers and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The fundraiser earned $9,755.94 selling 834 T-shirts, but they’re not done selling them just yet. Advisors Excel is also adding gaiter masks to it’s inventory. The shirts sell for […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County COVID-19 Response Team reminded the public the community is counting on everyone to follow all of the guidelines issued by the state for coronavirus prevention. Shawnee County will follow Governor Laura Kelly’s “Ad Astra: A guide to open Kansas,” enacted through Executive Order 20-29, in full. While in […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – Authorities arrested a high school teacher after investigating a sexual relationship with a student, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Anthony Kuckelman, a science teacher at McLouth USD 342, faces charges of unlawful sexual relations with a student. The case was initially reported on April 24 with allegations spanning […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Brandon Decker, owner and operator of Pinnacle Fitness, prepped for the May 18 reopening of his gym by having his fitness center professionally cleaned. “We had a cleaning company come in and clean the facilities,” Decker said. The gym is also taking other precautions to make sure areas are safe for […]
Dear Kim, I didn’t realize until we were in lockdown how annoying my neighbors truly are. I work a lot, so am not home much, until now. My neighbors clearly didn’t get the memo about crowd size or social distancing. For the past few weeks, their house has been in constant party mode. All day, […]
EMPORIA, Kan. (KSNT) – Wendy’s in Emporia has stopped selling hamburgers Wednesday, saying they are out of ground beef due to a national shortage. Around 1,000 of the 5,500 Wendy’s chain restaurants around the country are stopping the sale of hamburgers and other beef-based items. The company said some items might be “temporarily limited at […]
SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – Shawnee County health officials announced three new coronavirus recoveries Tuesday evening, bringing the number of active cases down to 32 in the county. Shawnee County has seen 133 positive cases of coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. Of these, 96 patients have recovered from the virus and five have […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – USD 345 Superintendent Dr. Steve Noble discussed several topics during a live interview on KSNT Wednesday morning. KSNT morning anchor Brittany Moore and Dr. Noble discussed the transition plan for the district when online classes end and summer classes begin. Dr. Noble also addressed school gearing up in the fall and […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Dunkin’ restaurants around the Topeka area are serving healthcare workers a free cup of coffee Wednesday to honor National Nurses Day. The restaurant is offering a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut to all healthcare workers who visit participating stores. “Dunkin’, its franchisees, restaurant team members and […]
Many communities experienced heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail and damaging wind Monday. Sunshine was abundant Tuesday, but gusty wind created problems from time to time. Yesterday’s stronger breezes diminished last night. Wednesday looks decent with sunshine and some cloudiness. The sky conditions will vary occasionally. Highs will be in the 60s. Dry and slightly cooler […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Students at Landon Middle School have been given an optional assignment to work on. Language Arts teachers provided them a structure to send letters to residents at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. This not only gives many of the students an opportunity to have their first Pen Pal, but an opportunity to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Two middle school art teachers have created a virtual art club for their students during quarantine. Barbie Atkins is an Art teacher at Robinson Middle School. During the stay-at-home order, she decided to create an online art club with Jardine Middle School Visual Arts teacher, Chastity Latham. The art club meets […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Six inmates have been released from prison amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. KDOC said the inmates are serving out the rest of their sentences on house arrest and were from the Topeka and Winfield correctional facilities and the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility. Across the […]
WAMEGO, Kan. (KSNT) – A popular Fourth of July fireworks show in Kansas has been postponed due to the coronavirus. The crew that puts the big show together in Wamego made the announcement on Facebook late Tuesday. The Wamego City Commission made the decision Tuesday night at its meeting. A date for when the fireworks […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — A Topeka man is helping Topeka businesses get some recognition with a website he created. Israel Sanchez is a husband and a dad of three who, like many of us, are trying to navigate through the coronavirus pandemic the best he can. So, to ease his cabin fever, he wanted to […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Local restaurants are trying to get back to work, but some are faring better than others. On Tuesday night at El Ranchito, the chips and margaritas were flowing and so were the customers. Manager Christian Jasso said it’s nice to be back. “We have a saying that we’re Topeka’s favorite Mexican,” […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Mission Valley school district will start serving meals once again this week. The program had been put on pause after someone who had been in the school building tested positive for coronavirus. Earlier this week, the Mission Valley school district’s meal program closed up shop to give its custodians enough […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Chiefs tickets are going on sale at the end of the week. Chiefs single-game tickets and group tickets for all home games go on sale 11 a.m Friday for season ticket holders and noon for the general public. The NFL will announce the 2020 schedule Thursday evening, but the future […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — A north Topeka restaurant is opening its doors again after being closed for more than a month. The Wheel Barrel has been closed since March 16 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The owner, Jon Bohlander, decided it was best to not offer takeout or pick-up orders like other restaurants. Delivery also […]